IPL 2027: Punjab Kings kick off five-day off-season camp in New Chandigarh
New Chandigarh, Aug 12
Two-time Indian Premier League runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament.
The camp, which started on August 11, is focused purely on skill development, providing players dedicated time to work on specific aspects of their game away from match-day pressure.
The players attending the camp include wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, batting all-rounder Shashank Singh, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harpreet Brar, batting all-rounder Pyla Avinash, leg-spinner Praveen Dubey, and middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera.
The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers.
This initial stint is the first in a series of off-season camps planned by the franchise management to keep the squad sharp and game-ready well in advance. More camps targeting different sets of players, with a dual focus on skill fine-tuning and fitness conditioning, will be rolled out over the coming months as the franchise looks to build a strong foundation for the next IPL season.
In IPL 2026, with six wins and one no result, Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS stayed unbeaten in their first seven matches before losing their next six games. Despite winning their final league game over Lucknow Super Giants, PBKS missed out on a playoff spot and finished in fifth place in the points table.
A couple of other franchises are also organising off-season camps for their players. 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals got some of their players to train at their High-Performance Centre in Talegaon, while 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad had a short skill and fitness camp in Chennai. IPL 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals had a camp for its domestic players at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where trials also happened.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Focus on domestic players like Prabhsimran and Nehal is the right call. These off-season camps are where future stars are made. Also appreciate the franchise not rushing into flashy auction purchases but building from within. Solid planning by Shreyas and the management.
As an IPL fan from abroad, it's interesting to see this level of dedication in August, months before the season. The franchises are clearly taking player development seriously. New Chandigarh stadium is a beautiful venue—great place for a camp.
Honest question—why did it take them so long to realize this? They've been 'almost there' for years. The last season started brilliantly but faded badly. These camps are good, but I hope the coaching staff is also reviewing their strategy for handling pressure situations. Just saying, we've seen this movie before. 😅
Really appreciate the detailed planning by PBKS. While many teams are busy with big-money signings, Punjab is quietly investing in skill development for their domestic core. That's how championship teams are built. Also, lovely to see the stadium get good use beyond just match days! 🏏
With Trevor Gonsalves leading the drills, you know they're in good hands. The man knows Indian cricket inside out. The fact that multiple franchises are running camps simultaneously shows how competitive the league has become. Can't wait for #IPL2027! 🍿
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